Fans keep cheering even as college tournaments grow larger. Some say that the newer playoff format dilutes the game’s spirit. They argue that more teams mean less excitement and tougher schedules for players who are already juggling school work. Yet the audience doesn’t seem to mind. The bigger
Money talks louder than rackets in college sports these days. While basketball courts are flooded with new sponsor cash from beer and liquor brands, smaller sports like tennis and golf are getting the short end of the budget stick. This year alone, several top tennis programs vanished, including Ark
The Big Ten has just handed out a record‑setting $1. 37 billion to its 18 schools for the year ending June 30, 2025, a jump of $490 million from last year. The amount dwarfs the SEC’s $1. 03 billion payout announced earlier this month, showing that college athletics still churns out huge profits.
Amazon’s Prime Video is stepping into the world of college basketball by signing a multi‑year deal with Duke University. The agreement will bring three high‑profile neutral‑site games each season to the streaming platform, marking Prime Video’s first foray into college sports after previously airing
The Arkansas Razorbacks are making a major shift by dropping both men's and women's tennis programs after spring competitions. This move reduces the total sports offered by the university to 17. The decision follows a "difficult" review process that considered financial sustainability and evolving c
The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament wrapped up with a thrilling finish as Melvin Council Jr. of Kansas took home the MVP award after leading his team, Portsmouth Sports Club, to victory. The game ended 93-86 against Mike Duman, Inc. , with Council putting up strong numbers: 24 points, 8 rebounds,
It feels like college athletics has turned into a maze. Players can hop from one team to another in a few days, and the old idea of staying four years at the same school is fading fast. After a big championship win, more than 1, 000 athletes rushed into the transfer portal, and by Saturday that numb
Strong head coaches are key to keeping college athletics healthy. When a program is led by someone who can build a culture of respect and consistency, the whole team benefits. Eli Drinkwitz is an example. After taking a college football program through a rough patch, he has turned it into a t
Morez Johnson Jr. isn’t just another 20-year-old basketball player. At 6’9”, he dominates the court with rebounding skills that feel like they belong to a seasoned pro. But what makes him stand out isn’t just his height or his stats—it’s the story behind his rise. Born in Illinois, he grew up in a t
Tennessee basketball fans now face a big question: Will Nate Ament take his talents to the NBA or stick around for another year? The debate is heating up. Ament’s coach recently made his stance clear, saying draft day is likely the best move. But is this advice just fatherly wisdom—or a smart basket
